What is the appropriate age to take a young child to the mosque so that he becomes accustomed to prayer?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the appropriate age to take a young child to the mosque so that he becomes accustomed to prayer?
The Shaykh:
If he is of discernment, that is, seven years old or older. “Command your children to pray at seven.” Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If he is under seven and you take him along, fearing for him and protecting him, there is nothing wrong with it, provided you shield him from harm and from… Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: What is the appropriate age to take a young child to the mosque so that he becomes accustomed to prayer?
The Shaykh:
If he is of discernment, that is, seven years old or older. “Command your children to pray at seven.” Yes.
The presenter:
Honorable Shaykh.
The Shaykh:
If he is under seven and you take him along, fearing for him and protecting him, there is nothing wrong with it, provided you shield him from harm and from… Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [853 -3022] ما السن الذي يناسب اصطحاب الطفل الصغير إلى المسجد ليعتاد على الصلاة؟ — youtube.com
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